Cuting Back on Foods
Cut back on foods high in fats, sugars, and salt. By: Edmund
Intro
People eat foods with too much solid fats, added sugars, and salt (sodium). Added sugars and fats load foods with extra calories you don’t need. Too much sodium may increase
your blood pressure and cause unwanted diseases
Eat foods and drinks with little or no added sugars.
Select fruit for dessert. Eat sugary desserts less often.
Choose 100% fruit juice instead of fruit-flavored drinks.
Look out for salt (sodium) in foods you buy.
Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” “reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.”
Add spices or herbs to season food without adding salt.
Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats.
Make major sources of saturated fats—such as cakes, cookies, ice cream, pizza, cheese, sausages, and hot dogs—occasional choices, not everyday foods.
Select lean cuts of meats or poultry and fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese
Switch from solid fats to oils when preparing food.
Foods to eat more often
D, and fiber. Make them the basis for meals and snacks.